When your kids are older, I find Christmas isn't as chaotic. Christmas can be a little different.
Let me explain the ways.
1. You have to wake them up. It was about 830 and both kids were still passed out.
2. They'll mostly get things like video games. This is a plus because you don't have to put toys together! Or take them out of their packages.
3. And tons of food. My son eats all the time, so he got a bunch of chocolate and snacks. They'll be gone in like 3 days.
4. But if you have a girl, it might be makeup. I don't understand makeup, so I have her show me what she likes before Christmas so I know.
5. Oh, they'll also have to post photos of their gifts on social media BEFORE they open them. Yup. Gotta get those new shoes on Snapchat!
6. Batteries will still be forgotten. I have tons of AA ones, but naturally this requires Ds. Naturally.
Things are certainly different when kids are older. But personally, I prefer it. Still messy. But not so intense.
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I'm sure it's still fun!
ReplyDeleteI think whatever age your kids are, they still love the holidays because they are cozy. I remember being a rebellious kid, but the holidays always made me so very happy!
ReplyDeleteI have older kids too now and they do not ask for a lot but the gifts are more expensive. I am not waiting for the car request which will be coming soon.
ReplyDeleteThis is so my kids on Christmas. They like gift cards and food for presents.
ReplyDeleteEverything is so different when you have older kids. Sleeping in is always a bonus. My kids are college age now and I have lots of fun with them
ReplyDeleteLOL You have to wake them up! My 2 year old was up at 2AM on Christmas morning! It'll be nice when she sleeps in!!
ReplyDeleteYep, that's about right. I was shocked that my girls slept until 8:30 this year!
ReplyDeleteI agree, it’s not so intense when they’re older. I actually prefer this age group as well.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to have a teens, but for now I would more like to enjoy their messy clothes and lego's on the floor lol.
ReplyDeleteLOL. Glad to see that the battery thing never seems to change!
ReplyDeleteIt is still fun with older kids when they like makeup,food,video and so on but not toys.... :)
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No matter what age, I loved unpacking gifts under the Christmas tree. In my country, Santa comes on the 24th in the evening. Usually children go out caroling and when they return, Santa has already visited their house, so the evening is all about opening presents.
ReplyDeleteI can totally relate to this. My son is now a teenager and although it's not as chaotic, it is still super fun. -LYNNDEE
ReplyDeleteChristmas gifts change with the kids' age, but some things are unchangeable. Seems they had lots of fun! :)
ReplyDeleteI am sure they had tons of fun. plus it is what slighter older individuals (like me) get for Christmas
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting how tastes change over the years. Yes, less intense but still as eventful. What's important are the shared moments together. Cheers.
ReplyDeleteSeriously. Our oldest is focused on getting video games all the time. It's his life.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first year my kids didn't really want toys for Christmas. They sure are growing up and I was a bit sad, but glad at the same time. I do find it harder to find gifts when they're older though. Luckily they gave me a list this year so it was a bit easier.
ReplyDeleteI love Christmas at any age. But maybe we enjoy Christmas more when our kids are older?!
ReplyDeleteAs an older person who still gets presents from my parents and parents in law, I can concur that video games/clothes/pants etc are all excellent and well accepted presents :)
ReplyDeleteYes my kids love to get presents from santa. They wakeup early in that morning. Looks like your kids got the presents what they want from Santa.
ReplyDeleteEvery Christmas is different especially when you have growing kids. The likes varies and changes as soon as they grow. Yeah, social media has a big impact to them too.
ReplyDeleteI can totally relate to this. My kids slept til 9:30 this year and then wandered downstairs very slowly. It was much more low key. And they too ate like 10 lbs of candy in like 3 days lol!
ReplyDeleteHi, Christmas is very different different with older kids but just as enjoyable. thank you.
ReplyDeleteThey look like they are having fun! This is some great insight in what to expect! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is so true. the girls love make up and boys are just into games.
ReplyDeleteI have a mix of ages so it's still chaotic for us. Mine all still wake up early.
ReplyDeleteMy kids are all grown and the gifts they want are mostly those that are related to their careers or add-ons to things they already own. Powerbanks, dashcams for their cars, or camera lenses. I agree with the "less chaotic" part. So very true. But I do miss the happy squeals they did when they were little.
ReplyDeleteChristmas shopping this year was tougher than years past because my kids are getting older. I agree though it's not as intense, it's way more chill.
ReplyDeleteI hvae to wake my daughters up mulitiple times just to have them open their presents. They really enjoy the things we gift them always though. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMy son is now 18 years old so I yes, it's kind of different now. I will have to wake him up, for sure. -LYNNDEE
ReplyDeleteI agree that older kids don’t require as much ‘work’ when it comes to Christmas in general. Some gifts they want tend to be more practical and often aren’t as expensive… sometimes, lol! And there’s also the possibility of them not being as enthusiastic about the holidays as they were as younger kids, but it seems they still love it so I wouldn’t worry about that just yet. I hope your Christmas this year is great as well!
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We were at this stage, but now there is a little one in the house again so I'm looking forward to him getting up Christmas morning.
ReplyDeleteMy oldest is 12 and that girl loves to sleep. I'm sure I'll be waking her up Christmas morning! My son will be up early though. He's 8.
ReplyDeleteI just read a post recently with Al Roker sharing his experience as well with having older children for Christmas. Like you shared here the experience is different, but I can still see the joy is that they are all together like you and your kids. Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteMy daughters are older now as well, but they still enjoy a few toys, mostly the mini toys and such. Kids are all so different in what they want. I'm glad mine are not in to as many toys anymore either. They are both pretty easy to get gifts for.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely agree about the video games! My kids really enjoy and love playing video games and thats what they want for Christmas
ReplyDeleteMy kids are still so small, so the chaos is still a little intense. But so long as we give them toys, they'd be happy all day.
ReplyDeleteIt's a different kind of fun and magical when they're older- but also AWH! Look at them, they're such small beans in these pics!
ReplyDeleteI am glad that my son is 11. He appreciates what I get him. This year, I let him open his toys early so that he could play with them over the holiday break. Then the rest of the stuff, I put in this huge giant stocking that I got for him. I can't wait to see his reaction.
ReplyDeleteI prefer when kids are older. It's definitely easier for us and a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful Christmas and looks like all had fun.
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